Often this rock is referred to as coral rock, but usually it is oolitic limestone. Oolite is the local rock while the coral rock is from the Florida Keys. The coral rock homes in Coral Gables are really oolite. Coral rock is usually used as a veneer on a house, maybe because it is much more expensive.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Made From The Local Rock
Often this rock is referred to as coral rock, but usually it is oolitic limestone. Oolite is the local rock while the coral rock is from the Florida Keys. The coral rock homes in Coral Gables are really oolite. Coral rock is usually used as a veneer on a house, maybe because it is much more expensive.
